Lab panel

Diabetes Panel

The diabetes panel evaluates your glucose metabolism - HbA1c, fasting glucose, insulin and C-peptide. It's used to screen for and monitor diabetes and prediabetes.

Also known as: Glucose Panel · Diabetes Screen · Glycemic Panel

Preparation: Usually drawn fasting (8–12 hours).

HbA1c reflects your average sugar over ~3 months, fasting glucose is a snapshot, and insulin and C-peptide show how your pancreas is working. Together they give the full picture.

Below are the markers in this panel; tap any to read about it.

Markers in this panel

Frequently asked questions

Why is HbA1c better than fasting glucose?

HbA1c averages your sugar over ~3 months and doesn't depend on whether you ate this morning. The two complement each other.

Do I need to fast?

For fasting glucose and insulin, yes (usually 8+ hours); HbA1c can be drawn any time. Follow your lab's instructions.

How do I understand my results?

Upload the report to Mediora - a per-marker explanation with range and trend. Interpretation, not a diagnosis.

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